Preemies

Could our NICU stay be ending?

After two months in the NICU, LO is eating well- she took 120 mls last night!!!  She has gone two days without a brady.  Other than a post-meal dose of Gaviscon, she isn't receiving any medications or other interventions.  She tipped the scales at 6 lb, 1 oz yesterday. 

Our hospital requires a seven day period with no bradys before discharge.  Could we really be five days from discharge?  I don't want to get too excited because I know what a rollercoaster ride the NICU is, but I can't help but think about walking through our front door with her very soon.  Wish us luck!!

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Re: Could our NICU stay be ending?

  • I hope so!  If she has another brady, I think you should ask the neo about coming home on a monitor.  Some babies don't grow out of that until 4-6 weeks after their due dates.   Hopefully that isn't the case your LO, but don't be afraid to push back on that number of days! 
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  • That is wonderful! I hope all goes well and she can come home soon!
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  • Sounds like it's super close... def chat with your team about their plans. How exciting!
    BFP#1 9/14/10 (EDD 5/21/11); no fetal pole 6w6d, 7w4d, d&c 10/8
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  • Fingers crossed for your family!
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  • sounds like the home stretch!!!
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